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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance Among Libyan Pharmacists in Benghazi

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pharmacovigilance is meant to ensure patients’ safety from adverse drug reaction (ADR). This study aims to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting among pharmacists in Benghazi- Libya. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study involving knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance and it targeted 93 pharmacists at Benghazi medical center. The study showed that pharmacists’ knowledge was 63%, and their attitude was positive. However, their practice was clearly poor. The present study illustrated that there is a need for immediate improvement of ADR monitoring and the importance of CME on pharmacovigilance programs.

Source: AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.54361/ajmas.247470

Authors: Abdelhamid Senussi, Azza Grew

Institution: University of Benghazi

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions

Subfield: Toxicology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404903794

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